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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
It's great if you don't mind paying for a company that allows illegal broadcasts, copyright infringements, and pirated content that means the people who created the content don't get paid.
No, Apollo doesn't do that themselves. They just PROVIDE it. That's how they get away with being called "legal." If you're using this, and any broadcast group is investigating warez (what all that illegal pirating stuff is called), and one of the pings traces back to you, they WILL shut you off, and you CAN be prosecuted.
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There is a similar service called OMNIVision which provides the exact same service.
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Apollo TV, like many similar services, operates in a legal gray area or outright violates copyright laws by providing access to copyrighted content without authorization. Whether an end user can be fined or punished for subscribing to such a service depends on several factors, including local laws, enforcement practices, and the extent of the user’s involvement. Here's a breakdown:
1. Legal Status of Apollo TV
If Apollo TV streams copyrighted content without proper licenses, the service itself is likely violating copyright laws. In many jurisdictions, offering such a service is illegal.
2. Legal Risks for End Users
The extent of liability for end users depends on their country and how the law views streaming or downloading unauthorized content:
In the United States:
End users typically face less risk for simply streaming unauthorized content, as U.S. copyright law targets those who distribute or host the material. However, downloading or redistributing content could increase legal liability.
Subscription to such a service may also expose the user to investigation if the service is explicitly tied to illegal activities.
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Last year an Omnivision rep was giving a sales presentation at Brownwood. The industry knows about it but doesn't do a damn thing about it.
Technically speaking, if you record the illegal content then you can be held civilly liable.
But there is almost a zero percent chance that will ever happen.